The music plays into our hearts,
weaving us together as we lock our eyes in fervid gaze.
I'm lost in you...
And this is no mere childish phase.
The tempo picks up.
With the quick jump of the Spanish strings,
Our fingers pull into a lock.
Suddenly I find I have wings...
We throw our love across the floor,
In pausing breathe, sit into slight repose.
Then set off in swift flight again,
Amidst the chaos of musical throes.
At last the violent strumming stopped,
Powerful twirls quelled in rest divine.
Nothing left but your fiery gaze,
and your fingers intertwined with mine.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Long over-due Post
Hello my dear friends (: Well, I've really been lagging with posts. But you have to understand the attitude of writing a blog post... it that terrible disease where you have so much to write about that you get confused about what to write and eventually you get tired of thinking. However, you'll be pleased to know that I'm determined to get this post out (:
1. End of the First Academic Year
Well, there's nothing too much to say about this (: We're done with the first Academic year! 4 more to go XD hahah. Sigh.
2. New York New York!
I went to New York for 12 days! With my dearest Mom ((: It was a blast and I've uploaded the photos on Facebook XD I didn't take too many photos though, since it was mostly cement and buildings XD AND I was too busy have a whale of a time to take photos XD I think the best thing about the trip was going to visit Quan Ming and his posse down in Brooklyn (: The only thing that topped that was walking from Chinatown (middle of Manhattan) alllll the way down to the World Trade Center Ground Zero (Southern Manhattan) =D Hee. It was a trip of compassion and learning as I made friends on the plane as well - Marc, Frank, Ryan and Ryan's Mom XD And we shared stories of how Frank met Megawati and lost friends in 9/11 as well as Bali on 10/12. Then Marc told us how he sailed the Atlantic and taught us a French tongue twister XD.
3. Heart-to-Heart
The past few days have been magical talking to Rox (: We just spent nights revealing everything to each other XD I suspect she knows more about me than I do now O.O But there's something magical about sharing each other's pain and joy (: I could feel that through each second I was more than just sitting with a friend I loved and cared for, I was forming a bond with her ^^ I cannot express sufficiently how inspired I get every time I have a sit-down with Rox (: She has shown me to love others even more and how to open up my world to others ^^ how to conquer my prejudice and such (: She is my infallible mirror, and has allowed me to see both my faults and my strengths ^^
Rox, Thank you so much for opening up your world to me ^^ Don't you worry babe! No matter how warped you think your story is, I'll still be there, with my ears and arm open (: No matter what is happening and even when things get too out-of-hand to manage, keep strong my dear (: God and I are always on your side ^^ With much love, Sharyl.
4. Havana Nights
This is all Eugene's fault. I can't stop listening to Salsa beats and practising the Bachata steps! >.< Yes. I've caught the Salsa fever. Haha. I'm even planning to take up salsa lessons and join the salsa team at NTU (: I'm so riled up! But of course, it couldn't have been without the help of some friends whom I dragged along to Social Night ^^ You guys made dancing such a fun experience that I just couldn't stop! Thanks, Eugene, Vig, Mel, Grace, Michelle ((: You guys have really opened up my eyes (: You made me dance again ^^
There's nothing quite sublime as dancing with someone (: Even if that someone is somebody you have never met before in your whole life. I think that's what I like about Social night. You get to dance with someone you don't even know without any reservations (: I'm a girl of many words and when you get me started, I can't stop XD But even though I root for the written, I'm profoundly impress by the non-written expression. Dancing is the summary of a relationship/friendship (: Like Dylan Moran said, hellos are difficult because after 'hello' people get lost. They go, "Hello!.......... (puffs cheeks).... SO! Would you like a chipmunk?" Haha (:
But on the dance floor, the 'May I?' is the 'Hello'. And when you're with him, there's nothing after hello. Just the rhythm of the music and the 'connection' between you and him. You have to trust him completely. You're a little tense at first, but as the music goes on, and you finally lean back into his hold, you find that you 'understand' each other (: Nothing is spoken or communicated, but at every simple turn and 180 turn, he catches you and pulls you back and suddenly the barriers between the both of you fall (: Bit by bit. I think that's the magic of dancing~
I mean, sure I'm not as slender, tall and gorgeous as all the other women twirling on the dance floor. But no one really cares (: so as long as you're having fun (:
1. End of the First Academic Year
Well, there's nothing too much to say about this (: We're done with the first Academic year! 4 more to go XD hahah. Sigh.
2. New York New York!
I went to New York for 12 days! With my dearest Mom ((: It was a blast and I've uploaded the photos on Facebook XD I didn't take too many photos though, since it was mostly cement and buildings XD AND I was too busy have a whale of a time to take photos XD I think the best thing about the trip was going to visit Quan Ming and his posse down in Brooklyn (: The only thing that topped that was walking from Chinatown (middle of Manhattan) alllll the way down to the World Trade Center Ground Zero (Southern Manhattan) =D Hee. It was a trip of compassion and learning as I made friends on the plane as well - Marc, Frank, Ryan and Ryan's Mom XD And we shared stories of how Frank met Megawati and lost friends in 9/11 as well as Bali on 10/12. Then Marc told us how he sailed the Atlantic and taught us a French tongue twister XD.
3. Heart-to-Heart
The past few days have been magical talking to Rox (: We just spent nights revealing everything to each other XD I suspect she knows more about me than I do now O.O But there's something magical about sharing each other's pain and joy (: I could feel that through each second I was more than just sitting with a friend I loved and cared for, I was forming a bond with her ^^ I cannot express sufficiently how inspired I get every time I have a sit-down with Rox (: She has shown me to love others even more and how to open up my world to others ^^ how to conquer my prejudice and such (: She is my infallible mirror, and has allowed me to see both my faults and my strengths ^^
Rox, Thank you so much for opening up your world to me ^^ Don't you worry babe! No matter how warped you think your story is, I'll still be there, with my ears and arm open (: No matter what is happening and even when things get too out-of-hand to manage, keep strong my dear (: God and I are always on your side ^^ With much love, Sharyl.
4. Havana Nights
This is all Eugene's fault. I can't stop listening to Salsa beats and practising the Bachata steps! >.< Yes. I've caught the Salsa fever. Haha. I'm even planning to take up salsa lessons and join the salsa team at NTU (: I'm so riled up! But of course, it couldn't have been without the help of some friends whom I dragged along to Social Night ^^ You guys made dancing such a fun experience that I just couldn't stop! Thanks, Eugene, Vig, Mel, Grace, Michelle ((: You guys have really opened up my eyes (: You made me dance again ^^
There's nothing quite sublime as dancing with someone (: Even if that someone is somebody you have never met before in your whole life. I think that's what I like about Social night. You get to dance with someone you don't even know without any reservations (: I'm a girl of many words and when you get me started, I can't stop XD But even though I root for the written, I'm profoundly impress by the non-written expression. Dancing is the summary of a relationship/friendship (: Like Dylan Moran said, hellos are difficult because after 'hello' people get lost. They go, "Hello!.......... (puffs cheeks).... SO! Would you like a chipmunk?" Haha (:
But on the dance floor, the 'May I?' is the 'Hello'. And when you're with him, there's nothing after hello. Just the rhythm of the music and the 'connection' between you and him. You have to trust him completely. You're a little tense at first, but as the music goes on, and you finally lean back into his hold, you find that you 'understand' each other (: Nothing is spoken or communicated, but at every simple turn and 180 turn, he catches you and pulls you back and suddenly the barriers between the both of you fall (: Bit by bit. I think that's the magic of dancing~
I mean, sure I'm not as slender, tall and gorgeous as all the other women twirling on the dance floor. But no one really cares (: so as long as you're having fun (:
Thursday, March 18, 2010
I still count stars
It was too cloudy tonight for stars... but every time I come home from school at night, I love to look up and count the stars God put out for us (: It seems like God always knows what I'm thinking though... one nights I don't feel too good, God sends more stars XDD Brighter ones too. But even on good days (: The stars are there to stretch my smile (: I love stars. But I realised it wasn't because they were shiny or pretty... but because they had God's fingerprints on them (: So sue me, I'm a bloody romantic, but I feel so honored that God would take the time to create stars and make them visible at night for us (: ... even when we don't look up.
Mom used to say, "Don't look down when you're cycling! Where you look is where you go!"
Maybe I took her words a bit too seriously, but looking at the sky when you walk can be quite soothing ((: Perhaps that's what they mean to have your head 'stuck in the clouds'. But compared to looking at more glum faces around, I'd prefer to have my head where its tranquil and still (: Of course, there are times when my head is buried in my 中医基础理论课本, but we can't have our heads underwater throughout the whole swim right? And the best way to catch your breathe for the next lap is to lift your head up.
Recently though, I've been so lost in the tandem of homework coming and going that I found myself staring at the ground like everyone else. I kinda forgot to come up for air and have been knocking out without even knowing it the past few days. Then I wake up and freak because I've totally forgotten what I studied the day before. Ugh.
But its not too late to pick up the pieces ... thank God.
"Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain." - Psalms 127:1
My trust is in the Lord (: and I've learnt to let go when my strength has come to an end. I'm like a kid, hanging on to a cookie I can't have because the jar's mouth is smaller than my chubby hand. Its time to let the cookie go and get the adult to shake the jar (: Maybe I'll get more than just one cookie ^^
I still count stars ((: Not because I like stars... or that they're particularly shiny. But because they've been touched by God (: I look up to the heavens... because that's where I want to go (: What about you? Where are you looking?
Mom used to say, "Don't look down when you're cycling! Where you look is where you go!"
Maybe I took her words a bit too seriously, but looking at the sky when you walk can be quite soothing ((: Perhaps that's what they mean to have your head 'stuck in the clouds'. But compared to looking at more glum faces around, I'd prefer to have my head where its tranquil and still (: Of course, there are times when my head is buried in my 中医基础理论课本, but we can't have our heads underwater throughout the whole swim right? And the best way to catch your breathe for the next lap is to lift your head up.
Recently though, I've been so lost in the tandem of homework coming and going that I found myself staring at the ground like everyone else. I kinda forgot to come up for air and have been knocking out without even knowing it the past few days. Then I wake up and freak because I've totally forgotten what I studied the day before. Ugh.
But its not too late to pick up the pieces ... thank God.
"Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain." - Psalms 127:1
My trust is in the Lord (: and I've learnt to let go when my strength has come to an end. I'm like a kid, hanging on to a cookie I can't have because the jar's mouth is smaller than my chubby hand. Its time to let the cookie go and get the adult to shake the jar (: Maybe I'll get more than just one cookie ^^
I still count stars ((: Not because I like stars... or that they're particularly shiny. But because they've been touched by God (: I look up to the heavens... because that's where I want to go (: What about you? Where are you looking?
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
A Runcible Spoon
Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch!"
He took his vorpal sword in hand:
Long time the manxome foe he sought—
So rested he by the Tumtum tree,
And stood awhile in thought.
And as in uffish thought he stood,
The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,
Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,
And burbled as it came!
One, two! One, two! and through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back.
"And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!"
He chortled in his joy.
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
Never has nonsense made so much sense ((:
I'd like to run away some day... when no one's looking.
It won't solve my problems,
or take away any pain.
But I might become stronger if I embark on a journey and never return.
If I should return... Then maybe I'll be strong enough to slay my own Jabberwocky.
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch!"
He took his vorpal sword in hand:
Long time the manxome foe he sought—
So rested he by the Tumtum tree,
And stood awhile in thought.
And as in uffish thought he stood,
The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,
Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,
And burbled as it came!
One, two! One, two! and through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back.
"And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!"
He chortled in his joy.
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
Never has nonsense made so much sense ((:
I'd like to run away some day... when no one's looking.
It won't solve my problems,
or take away any pain.
But I might become stronger if I embark on a journey and never return.
If I should return... Then maybe I'll be strong enough to slay my own Jabberwocky.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
A Moment of Roses
Its quite sad really... that our world has become so fast-paced that the only way to make you stop and smell the flowers is to sucker-punch you in the gut so that you're immobilized for a short while. Well, God really let me have it. I'm face-down in flowers right now, still writhing in pain.
While my gut is still 'inflamed', I'm really re-thinking my life and my actions slowly as each excruciating moment passes me by. Superficially, I've come to love my intestines and appreciate the grueling work I put them through each time I munch down on some random cookie-muffin thingy.
On the other hand, I've come to really appreciate the people who truly understand and care for me ^^ Like my family and relatives who gladly pushed me the easier items of food to chew on... who made sure I didn't 'accidentally' chow down on gas-inducing items and junk food. Mom and Dad made sure we got home as soon as possible so that I could climb into bed and writhe the night through XDD Carren poured helpful suggestions about taking care of my digestive tract (which I've listened to attentively and will implement over the long-run!)... And not to mention all my dear friends who found out and prayed for me (: I think they're all partially the reason I've lived till now.
The second (and more important) factor, is definitely God. Y'know sometimes in order to discipline Campbell, we treat her really badly? I'm not saying God treats me like a dog O.O (although I rightly should be) I'm just saying that sometimes, in order to teach us an important lesson, He disciplines us by unfolding His protective layer a wee bit to allow the wilds of the World to get to us. But of course, anything God allows into our lives, He definitely has the power to remove (: And I'm sure when I've thoroughly learnt my lesson, the stomach flu will fade... Here's to hoping the lesson doesn't fade as well ((:
Jonah's Prayer
1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said:
"In my distress I called to the LORD,
and he answered me.
From the depths of the grave [a] I called for help,
and you listened to my cry.
While my gut is still 'inflamed', I'm really re-thinking my life and my actions slowly as each excruciating moment passes me by. Superficially, I've come to love my intestines and appreciate the grueling work I put them through each time I munch down on some random cookie-muffin thingy.
On the other hand, I've come to really appreciate the people who truly understand and care for me ^^ Like my family and relatives who gladly pushed me the easier items of food to chew on... who made sure I didn't 'accidentally' chow down on gas-inducing items and junk food. Mom and Dad made sure we got home as soon as possible so that I could climb into bed and writhe the night through XDD Carren poured helpful suggestions about taking care of my digestive tract (which I've listened to attentively and will implement over the long-run!)... And not to mention all my dear friends who found out and prayed for me (: I think they're all partially the reason I've lived till now.
The second (and more important) factor, is definitely God. Y'know sometimes in order to discipline Campbell, we treat her really badly? I'm not saying God treats me like a dog O.O (although I rightly should be) I'm just saying that sometimes, in order to teach us an important lesson, He disciplines us by unfolding His protective layer a wee bit to allow the wilds of the World to get to us. But of course, anything God allows into our lives, He definitely has the power to remove (: And I'm sure when I've thoroughly learnt my lesson, the stomach flu will fade... Here's to hoping the lesson doesn't fade as well ((:
1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said:
and he answered me.
From the depths of the grave [a] I called for help,
and you listened to my cry.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Relying on God
When, in the whole history of maladies and unfortunate events, have you heard about a person having STOMACH FLU before the Chinese New Year holidays? X.X And yet, that's exactly what I got. On Thursday, I'd gone home before CC started because I suspected I was falling ill. Alas, it was the Stomach Flu bug creeping up behind me. That night was spent tossing around in bed with this constant feeling that someone was sitting on my stomach. (That what happens when your intestines are clogged up X.X) Skipped lecture the next day... but I had to drag myself to school for yi gu wen. I spent 12 hours sleeping! Well, I guess that's not too bad (: Finally at 3 am, I felt muuuch better.
But that's only because God, in all His Mercy, laid His healing hands on me (: He heard my pain and provided the relief. I mean, He didn't heal me immediately.. instead He allowed enough time for me to realised how important a healthy body is. And now I resolve not to stuff anymore unhealthy things into my body. The Lord teaches us different things in so many ways (: It might be painful sometimes... but I'm glad He takes the time to discipline us anyway ^^
But that's only because God, in all His Mercy, laid His healing hands on me (: He heard my pain and provided the relief. I mean, He didn't heal me immediately.. instead He allowed enough time for me to realised how important a healthy body is. And now I resolve not to stuff anymore unhealthy things into my body. The Lord teaches us different things in so many ways (: It might be painful sometimes... but I'm glad He takes the time to discipline us anyway ^^
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